According to Hosting Facts, there are well over 4 billion internet users around the world. It feels as if virtually everyone we see is constantly glued to their smartphones or devices, searching the internet for the answers to questions both small and large. While we now have more access to information at our fingertips than entire generations had before us,...
In the year 2020, backing up your data isn’t a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity. While people around the world are slowly but surely coming to terms with this fact, it isn’t always as clear to those people exactly why these backups are so important. In this blog, we’ll answer this question by citing four undeniable benefits of backing up...
“The world can be very cruel.” Those six words spoken by Virgil van Dijk ring hauntingly true during far too many of mankind’s most troublesome moments. As of February 7th, 2020, the rapid spread of the coronavirus has led to the deaths of over 600 people nationwide, while infecting 31,000 more. And while much of the world is rallying in...
The retail industry is certainly not immune to the growing threats presented by cybersecurity. In fact, according to Black Stratus, one in three retailers lost revenue due to cyberattacks in 2019. The problem is growing, and due to the nature of cybercrime, it can be tremendously difficult to keep up with. Many of the cyberthreats facing retail organizations are similar...
Many of the dangers associated with using public WiFi have been well documented. In fact, we even wrote about the dangers of public WiFi in our blog full of tips to keep your device secure. But as time and technology advance, so too does our understanding of the world around us. As a result, There are now conflicting opinions regarding...
It’s no secret that the cyber security field is dealing with a lack of qualified candidates. In fact, it’s been reported that there are over 4 million unfilled positions due to candidates lacking the necessary skills to succeed in the roles. But what’s behind this shocking shortage, and what’s being done to address it? This article is intended to break...
In previous blogs we’ve written about the extent to which cyberthreats have evolved. One of the most significant challenges for experts in the cyber industry is responding quickly and effectively to those threats, and In many cases, cyber professionals are just catching up to yesterday’s cyber concern when the new wave of attacks hit. With the constant shifting of the...
During this uncertain period as we learn to cope with Coronavirus, we at M&H Consulting know that many of you will need to make business adjustments, and we wanted to reach out let you know that M&H stands ready to help. For many of you, both clients and employees will be searching for more and better remote access to your...
The field of cybersecurity is vast and full of complexities. In order to ensure your company is secure from as many threats as possible, a comprehensive, and systematic strategy should be put in place by your IT team. If you’ve come across this article, however, you may not have the time nor resources to bring in a team of experts...
Emailing is a part of the day to day operations for nearly every company in the modern world. In fact, campaign monitor reports that 124.5 billion business emails sent and received each day. But with the necessity of email growing every day, so too are risks found within our inbox. While it might not be possible to avoid all potential...
For nearly every company in the 21st century, IT security is a crucial part of daily operations. Almost everything a company accomplishes can be wiped out by one particularly vicious cyberattack, and as a result, companies are pouring more and more resources into keeping their business secure. Since the success of an organization is becoming more and more tied to...
If you’re a business owner, keeping your business secure is probably one of your top priorities. We’ve written in other blogs about many of the ways businesses are at risk from cyberthreats, but how can you keep your company secure from these threats? Here are 3 tips for making your business more secure, and keeping your networks protected from cybercriminals....